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Software Engineer (Java Backend)

Join ARQ as a Backend Engineer to design and maintain scalable systems that drive financial inclusion.

Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
mid
Type
full time

Posted by employer 1 day ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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Skills & Technologies

What you'll build

  • Design and develop scalable backend systems
  • Build REST APIs
  • Engineer microservices
  • Improve existing systems
  • Collaborate with a talented team

Must have

  • Demonstrable experience in Backend development
  • Fluency in Java
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Excellent communication skills

Nice to have

  • Track record of building complex products in hypergrowth startups

Requirements

Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Strong team that will help you improve your skills Paid annual leave Latest technology to work with Discretionary performance bonus Sign-on stock options bonus Competitive salary

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Software Engineer focuses on designing and developing scalable backend systems, including building REST APIs and engineering microservices for various financial services. Proficiency in Java, along with experience in clean code practices and a solid understanding of TDD and DDD, are essential for success. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in backend development, particularly those who have contributed to complex products in fast-paced startup environments. ARQ's early-stage growth offers a collaborative atmosphere where team members can significantly influence product and culture.

Joblaze insights

Quick facts

What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Java, PostgreSQL, Spring Boot.
What seniority level is this role?
ARQ targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Software Engineer (Java Backend) role at ARQ.

From the original posting

About ARQ

ARQ is one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the world. Our mission is to redefine how people interact with money across borders, building the infrastructure to move value seamlessly. We’re still early in our journey, which means every person who joins shapes the future of our product, culture, and growth. If you’re excited by big challenges, global impact, and the chance to grow fast with a world-class team, ARQ is the place to do it.

What we're looking for

As a Backend Engineer, you’ll design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing backend systems that power our innovative products. You’ll collaborate with a talented team to create solutions that drive financial inclusion and transform the way people manage their money.

What you'll be doing

  • The work will focus on greenfield development and improvement of existing systems

  • Projects will include building REST APIs, engineering microservices and evolving a number of systems that our business depends on (e.g. card payments, treasury management, transactions booking, crypto liquidity)

  • Our technology stack is based predominantly on Java 25 on the backend with Postgres database

  • We rely on Spring Boot for quick and quality delivery

  • We have a pragmatic approach to develop our business logic, focusing on clean code, with emphasis on maintainability and fast turnaround with TDD, DDD and continuous integration & delivery

What you'll need

  • Demonstrable experience in Backend development, with fluency in Java

  • Bachelor's Degree (or above) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or other Engineering / Science disciplines

  • Quick learner with an ambitious and results driven personality, with excellent communication skills (english fluency, verbal and written)

  • Track record of building complex products that millions of people use in hypergrowth startups

Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Sign-on stock options bonus, so you become part of the success of the company

  • Discretionary performance bonus (stock options)

  • Paid annual leave

  • Own the development process that will face on the customer's impact

  • Latest technology to work with

  • Strong team that will help you improve your skills